Greene rivals Nashua in Friday night showdown
Local athletic field hosts Greene and Nashua as the Bulldogs press to improve on last year and the Ramblers gain momentum. State Conservation Commission praise and a shell Rock River seining operation reduce rough fish by over ten tons between Greene and Marble Rock. Fisheries biologist Bill Tate and Officer James Gregory highlighted for their service to improve local fishing conditions. Voter reminder stresses participation and respect for government.
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Greene
Nashua
Bulldogs
Ramblers
State Conservation Commission
Shell Rock River
Marble Rock
Bill Tate
Iowa-Cedar
James Gregory
Candidates Listed for General Election Tuesday
Voters in the 1958 general election will select United States Senators and Representatives and state and county officers. Polls open 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Coldwater City Hall and Packard School Dayton five. Names include H R Gross and Herschel Loveless for governor among others. Voters must meet residency and age rules and mark ballots with an X in pencil. DO NOT FORGET TO VOTE ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 4.
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United States
Coldwater Township
Greene
Dayton Township
Packard
Dayton
Mrs Ruth Soldwish Died In Decorah
Mrs Alfred Soldwish died suddenly in Decorah on Monday. Former Ruth Biekert, she was daughter of William Biekert of Greene. Survived by husband three children Peggy Sidney Margaret father William Biekert Greene sister Mrs Wayne Studer Carpenter. Funeral Thursday October 30 at Pleasant Hill Church near Nashua at 2 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Soldwish
Decorah
Ruth Biekert
William Biekert
Greene
Peggy
Sidney
Margaret
Wayne Studer
Carpenter
Pleasant Hill
Nashua
Pack Meeting Announcement For Cub Scouts
A Cub Scout pack meeting is scheduled for Tuesday November 4 at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria. Dens should bring monthly achievements projects advancement charts and books. All awards will be presented. Treats will be served for the cubs and coffee and doughnuts for the parents.
Ladwigs Show Alaska Pictures At Lutheran Church
Dr and Mrs R F Ladwig present slides from their Alaska trip at St Peter s Lutheran Church on Monday November 3 at 8 00 p m Sponsored by the Women s Missionary Society in connection with the Thanksgiving Service A free will offering will be taken for a Thank Offering Project Refreshments will be served and all are invited
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. F. Ladwig
Alaska
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Women's Missionary Society
Women’s Missionary Society
Broke Ankle Fred Eaton Injures Left Ankle at Farm
Fred Eaton, working on a corn crib at Clyde Stuntz farm, sustained a broken left ankle last Friday. He was reportedly injured while handling the crib.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Eaton
Clyde Stuntz
Calvin Powers Dies in California
Word has been received of the death of Calvin Powers 83 of Santa Ana California at a hospital there Monday after an extended illness. Funeral services and burial were held in Santa Ana Wednesday October 29. He is survived by his wife Retta one daughter Mrs Yates of North Hollywood California one brother Leonard and one sister Mrs Clara Springer both of California. Mr Powers was a member of a pioneer Powersville family for which the community was named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Powers
Santa Ana
California
Retta
Yates
North Hollywood
Leonard
Clara Springer
Powers
Powersville
Social Security Agent Stops at Allison
A Waterloo Social Security Office representative will be at Allison Court House on November 5 and 19 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon to discuss the Social Security Amendments of 1958. The district manager Earl T. Johnson says the changes ease qualification for disabilities with gradual onset for benefits and the disability freeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo Social Security Office
Allison
Iowa
Court House
Earl T. Johnson
Bond Issue Discussion In Chicago For Greene School
Mir James Graven attorney for Greene Community School and Superintendent W J Tatum were in Chicago last Wednesday to confer with Chapman and Cutter on the proposed school bond issue. No definite date for a bond vote is set. Further information was requested before a final decision. The Greene account head promised swift handling. Local authorities hope to hold the vote soon and begin construction in spring so the building may be ready for fall 1960.
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Mir
James Graven
Greene Community School
W. J. Tatum
Chicago
Chapman
Cutler
Greene
Quarterback Club Banquet Date Set
The annual Quarterback Club banquet is scheduled for Wednesday November 12 at 6 30 PM at Greene Community School. William Hammer head coach at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls will be the main speaker. Jim Drake and Dr William Andrews handle ticket sales and tickets are available from club members or local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ihe
Greene Community School
William Hammer
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Jim Drake
William Andrews
Democratic Caravan Heads Through Butler County Tour
Mayor Mike Micich of Charles City will lead the Democratic caravan touring Butler County on Thursday October 30. It leaves Greene at 10:00 a.m. visiting Aredale Bristow Dumont Kesley Austinville and stops at the Aplington Sales Barns at noon. Afternoon stops include Parkersburg New Hartford Shell Rock Clarksville and Allison with Albert B. Mahnke of Greene coordinating arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Micich
Charles City
Butler County
Greene
Aredale
Bristow
Dumont
Kesley
Austinville
Aplington
Parkersburg
New Hartford
Shell Rock
Clarksville
Allison
Albert B. Mahnke
Nephew Cecil Mahnke Dies After Auto Accident
Albert Vlannke's nephew Cecil Mahnke, about 30, died October 19 from injuries from an October 17 auto crash. Funeral services were held in Long Beach, California. His brother Norman was killed three years earlier in a car accident during a sandstorm.
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Albert Vlannke
Cecil Mahnke
Long Beach
California
Norman
Girl Scouts Lead UNICEF Drive Raises 58.27
The Girl Scouts conducted their annual UNICEF drive Monday evening, collecting 58.27 for children in need. After a supper at City Hall, seven new scouts were initiated and officers were chosen: Barbara Allison president Jane Witte r as vice president Carolyn Shultz secretary and Linda Koons treasurer. The next meeting is November 10 at City Hall at 1 30 p.m.
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Unicef
Diane Barnnart
Linda Barth
Karen Fods
Bonnie Neal
Ann Rattler
Diane Stewart
Sue Williams
Barbara Alison
Jane Witwer
Carolyn Shultz
Linda Koons
New Residents Welcome Five New Babies in Area
Mrs Robert Nordmeyer and husband welcomed a son Steven Michael born Friday October 24 at 4 30 pm at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Francis Wilson and wife of Alwood New Jersey welcomed a daughter Catherine Louise born October 19 weighing 9 pounds 15 ounces. Bob O’Brien and wife welcomed a daughter Valerie Ann born Thursday October 3 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Max Thompson and wife welcomed a daughter Patricia Lynn born Tuesday October 28 at Mercy Hospital Waverly weighing 8 pounds. Patricia Lynn is the former Ruth McRoberts daughter of Will McRoberts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nordmeyer
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Steven Michael
Francis Wilson
Alwood
New Jersey
Catherine Louise
Fomer
Greene
Marjorie Newcomer
Bob O’brien
Valerie Ann
Max Thompson
Cedar Falls
Mercy Hospital
Waverly
Patricia Lynn
Thompson
Ruth McRoberts
Will McRoberts
Special Ballot For Rural Fire Protection In Election
A special ballot for rural fire protection will be included in the general election next Tuesday. The plan, praised by the Extension Service, would fund fire protection by township trustees who set local tax levies and distributions. Greene’s current fire equipment includes an old truck and a 1948 second truck funded by farmers and town shares. if approved, funds may buy a new larger water capacity unit.
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Iowa
Greene
Danny Hardy Killed By Track
Danny Hardy age 3 was killed instantly Monday afternoon near Harmony Minnesota when struck by a truck while playing with neighbor children who tried to cross the street Survivors include Warren and Mrs Hardy and grandparents Burdettes Hardy of Greene and Frank Anderson of Dumont A burial service will be held at Rose Hill Cemetery in Greene at 4:00 PM Thursday
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Danny Hardy
Harmony
Minnesota
Danny
Hardy
Warren Hardy
Burdette ‘Hardy
Greene
Frank Anderson
Dumont
Rose Hill Cemetery
P T A Plans Film Show At Greene School Auditorium
The Parent Teacher Association of the Greene Community School meets this evening at 8 in the auditorium. A Death for Billy, produced for the National Education Association and the Iowa State Association, will be shown for 57 minutes followed by a class visitation. Public invited, refreshments by first graders’ parents.
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Parent-Teacher Association
The
Greene Community School
Billy
National Education Association
Iowa State Association
Christmas Mail to Overseas Servicemen Guidelines
The period from November 1 to November 20 is set for mailing Christmas parcels to Armed Forces overseas. Includes service members, their families, and U S civilians linked through APO or Fleet Post Office. Parcels mailed by surface mail by November 20 and by air from December 1 to December 10. Maximums: 70 pounds or 100 inches length and girth. smaller limits may apply for certain overseas destinations via New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armed Forces
United States
APO
Fleet Post Office
New York
N.Y
Denver visit for Greene and Mason City couples at Army hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Slocum of Greene and Mr. and Mrs. Marty Garrs of Mason City spent the weekend in Denver Colorado visiting their son Gary at the Army hospital. Gary underwent surgery and is getting along fine. He is able to be up and gets about in a wheelchair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Slocum
Greene
Marty Garrs
Mason City
Denver
Colorado
Gary
Army Hospital
Ramblers Defeat Rockford 19 to 6 in key prep tilt
Ramblers, led by Brinkman and Nelson, defeated Rockford 19 to 6 on their home field. The win sets up a big Dad's Might showdown with Nashua Friday as Rockford’s lone score came on an intercepted pass late in the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Rhoads
Rockford
Nashua
Im Brinkman
Aile
Bob Barth
Merrill Peters
Bruce Mead
Ron Slocum
Larry Gabe
Ramblers
Grendler
Roberts
Barth
Brinkman
Nelson
Lne
Dan Stubbe
Kepple
Greene
Clifton
Rhoads
Caroline Hammel Rites Held Sunday
Caroline Busch Hammel born March 20 1874 in Wilmar Butler County died October 22 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City of pneumonia after ten days as a patient. She married Gustav Hammel February 15 1895 at West Point Iowa. they farmed Greene community. Survived by two daughters Margaret Merfeld Rockwell and Elnora Ames Davenport. four sons August Charles City Albert Ted Greene Lloyd Rochelle Illinois. 18 grandchildren 25 great grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at Williams Mortuary Rev George Knutson Calvary Baptist Church. burial Rose Hill Cemetery.
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Caroline Busch Hammel
Wilmar
Butler County
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Gustav Hammel
West Point
Iowa
Greene
Greene Community. After Mr. Hammel
Carl
Margaret} Merfeld
Rockwell
Merle
Elnora} Ames
Davenport
August
Albert
Ted
Lloyd
Rochelle
Ilinois
Rena Bradshaw
Hummel
Williams Mortuary
George Knutson
Calvary Baptist Church
Rose Hill Cemetery
Birth of Paul William Yerkes in Charles City
Mr and Mrs Melvin Yerkes announce the birth of their son Paul William on Tuesday October 21 at Cedar Valley Hospital Charles City. The baby weighed 9 pounds 9 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Yerkes
Cedar Valley Hospital
Charles City
Paul William
Junior High Boasts Win Over Mason City
Junior High Ramblers defeated Roosevelt of Mason City on the local field, scoring heavily as Greene’s plays and Ron Taylor’s 133 rushing yards boosted the offense. Taylor added a 27 yard run and two receptions for 13 and 11 yards including a touchdown, while Larry Blum scored twice.
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Cre Junior High Ramblers
Roosevelt
Mason City
Monado
Greene
Ron Taylor
Larry Blum
Knapps Win Six Day Miami Beach Vacation
Francis Knapp and spouse win a six day vacation from Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company for farm equipment sales success. They travel by plane to Miami Beach stay at the Deauville Hotel with group, visiting Miami Beach Coral Gables and other sites. Activities include Se Aquarium Parrot Jungle waterway cruise deep sea fishing and a farewell dinner in Casanova Room before departing Tuesday morning November 4th.
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Miami Beach
Florida
Francis Knapp
Allis-Chalmers Manufacturing Company
Deauville
Ocean Front
Miami Sequarium
Miami
Florida Keys
Fifth Annual Girl Scout Dinner Held in Mason City
The North Iowa Girl Scout Council held its fifth annual dinner in Mason City on Tuesday October 21 at the Hotel Hanford with a smorgasbord and exhibits by troops. Council president Mrs. Robert Stephenson led the business meeting as membership grew from 1470 Scouts in 1953 across 10 towns to 3206 Scouts in 1953 with 25 towns, welcoming Charles City Nashua and Osage. Main speaker Mrs. Kirby Webster urged broadened horizons and emphasized adult involvement. A mothers’ meeting is set for November 3 at 1 30 p.m. at City Hall with Webster and Gertrude Fick to discuss membership obligations and privileges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Iowa Girl Scout Council
Mason City
Hanford
Robert Stephenson
North Iowa Council
Charles City
Nashua
Osage
Kirby Webster
Marshalltown
Greene
LaVerne Kehoe
C. E. Burroughs
Ralph Litterer
Vern Rottler
Girl Scouts
City Hall
Gertrude Fick
Girl Scout
New Books Highlight The Public Library Additions
Alvarez presents Live at Peace with Your Nerves now at your local library while Les Moines Register excerpts parts. Dooley and Morgan contribute The Edge of Tomorrow and Doctors to the World, both engaging medical reads. Seidman and Son and Night March offer fiction with vivid settings. Jane Merchant's Halfway Up the Sky appeals to poetry fans. cooking picks include What Cooks at Sullmeadow.
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Alvarez
Les Moines Register
Thomas A. Dooley
M.D
Murray Morgan
Red China
Jane Merchant
Gladys Tabors
Sull-meadow
To Have Surgery Pao Wife To Have Surgery Pao Wife
Mrs Alyce Kanter leaves Thursday for Waterloo to undergo Friday morning surgery at Al Jen Memorial Hospital for removal of a cataract from her left eye. Mrs Zoa Miller will drive her to Waterloo and stay with her for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyce Kanter
Waterloo
al Jen Memorial Hospital
Zoa Miller
DuPont Official Spoke In Greene At Open Woman's Club
Approximately 100 attendees heard Wyatte F. DeLoache Pacific Coast Manager of DuPont Extension Division speak at a school gym open meeting of the Woman's Club. He argued America leads in production and that efficient tools let workers earn more in fewer hours. He noted wealth and hospital beds and high school enrollment are globally top. Club members urged voting in the November 4 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatte F. DeLoache
Pacific Coast
DuPont Company
America
DeLoache
Woman's Club
Mrs Sam Ritter to Enter City Hospital for Surgery
Mrs Sam Ritter will enter University hospital in Town City on Thursday for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Ritter
University Hospital
Town City
Last Weeks Bowling Results In Wednesday Night League
Results from the Hot Shot League show Nettleton's Insurance 4s and 3s, Willey's Clothing 0, Bristow Elevator 0, Kemming's Sinclair 1, and Ross & Barnett 3 against Nettleton's Insurance. High series honors go to Nordmeyer 509 and Kretzschmar 506 with Majewski 493 and Schultz 487.
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Nettleton’s
Ins
Willey’s Clothing
Miller Real Estate
Ross & Barnett
Bristow Elevator Kemming
Sinclair Nettleton’s Insurance
Bristow Elevator
Kemming
Sinclair
Jack L. Shultz
Fred Nordmeyer
Clarence Kretz
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H. R. Gross
United States Congress
William Murray
William Moory
Charles Grassley
Melvin D. Lynhurst
Chet B. Akers
M. L. Abrahamson
Clyde Spry
Norman A. Erbe
Ropes
Commerce
Vernon Larson
Harvey DeBower
Hugh Mosher
Pete Boomgarden
Roger DeBower
Schoenman
McKean
Paul Schaeffer
Ramige
Herschel Loveless
Edward MacManus
Edith Johnson
R. Rex Weddle
Harvey Montgomery
Noel Hill
Don Wilson
Harold Hughes
Bernard Martin
Michael Micich
Congress
Travis Moffitt
Peter Nicklaus
R. K. Brooks
Galen Maxwell
J. H. Montgomery
Agnes O’brien
Harold Williams
Hugo Deike
Charles Stanton
Ruth Soldwish
Ladwigs
Lutheran Church
Democratic Caravan
P.T. A
Son
Denver, Colorado
Rudd - Rockford - Marble Rock
Tom Boynton
Charles Ae
Ige Boynton
Distaust
Township
Township 97Th
Cedar Township
Joint
Union
Scott Townships
Floyd County
D. S. Kupker
Floyd County Board of Education
Floyd County District Court
Greene Community School District
Rudd
Caroline Hammel
Junior High
Francis Knapps
Public
Pao
DuPont
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